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What revolver has the highest capacity?
Smith & Wesson states that their XVR 460 Magnum is the highest velocity production revolver available today. This handgun features Smith & Wesson’s extra large frame, and is capable of delivering a stunning velocity of over 2,300 feet per second.
Can revolvers have more than 6 rounds?
Revolvers, or “wheelguns,” have been around for nearly two hundred years. A revolver typically holds five, six, or even seven rounds of ammunition in a rotating cylinder. Modern revolvers have steel or aluminum frames and are generally heavier, round for round, than other handguns.
Can a revolver hold 12 rounds?
A revolver has a revolving cylinder (hence the name) that will generally accept between 5 and 8 rounds (bullets). There are some antique versions that will accept more, but they are fairly rare.
What is the maximum number of bullets in a revolver?
A revolver can generally hold either 5 or 6 rounds. Revolvers that have 6 chambers are more commonly known as six-shooters.
Was there ever a 7 shot revolver?
with six-shot cylinders—Ruger is now offering a seven-shot version of the reliable revolver. Since the revolver was designed (if not overbuilt) from the outset for a steady diet of heavy, . 357 Mag. ammunition, no further changes to the gun were needed.
Can a revolver have 8 bullets?
The original duty-size Model 1911 magazines held seven rounds of 45 ACP; magazines today typically hold either seven or eight rounds. Smith & Wesson’s “duty-size” M&P N-frame—the R8 revolver—holds eight rounds of . 357 Mag. or . 38 Spl.
Can a revolver have a magazine?
Revolvers don’t use magazines. They are, however, totally acceptable for characters loading revolvers. The speedloader itself isn’t inserted into the revolver. A speedloader is a device for quickly dropping ammunition into a revolver’s chambers.
What handgun has the highest capacity?
Generally speaking, the smaller the cartridge used by the pistol- the more ammunition it can carry in a magazine. Rimfires like . 22 are a slight exception, as you run into issues due to the rims on the cases, but the Glock 17 with a 31-round magazine is the highest capacity pistol that I’m currently aware of.
What is the highest capacity handgun?